James Rees Sr. - 73

2/3/1939 - 10/7/2012

Lifelong Chicago Heights

James J. Rees Sr., age 73. Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. Founder of the family owned Rees Automotive in Chicago Heights. Bloom High School graduate. Longtime mechanic at Bauer Buick Harvey. Husband for 54 years of Paulnita nee Zagone. Father of Renee, James Jr. (Laura) and Peter (Terri) Rees. Devoted “Grampa” of Ryan, Cody, Justin, Jimmy, Taylor, Ashtyn, and Reece. Beloved nephew, cousin, and “Uncle Jim” to many. Founding member of the FnA Club of Chicago Heights. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Thursday from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral Friday 9:15 AM to St. Kieran Church. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. 708 481-9230.

Visitation:

Thursday October 11, 2012 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

Mass:

Friday October 12, 2012 10:00 AM St. Kieran Church